Forty-five years old and one of the most powerful towboats on the river, the mv. Robert L. Posey is about to receive some major new equipment that is anticipated to… Read More
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American Commercial Barge Line had a successful golf outing held for cancer research in memory of Darrell “Doc” Sneed who died in 2007 after a rare form of cancer. Doc… Read More
This high-water season is threatening to break records along the whole length of several river systems. Higher-than-expected rainfalls in the last weekend of February caused high water in the Ohio… Read More
Women in Maritime Operations (WIMOs), a women-only organization focused on connecting women working in the maritime industry, fostering community and offering networking and professional development opportunities, held a social lunch-and-learn… Read More
With the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Olmsted Locks and Dam underway the day this story went to press—August 30—G&G Steel made sure to be present for the momentous occasion. The fabrication… Read More
The “40 Under 40” award was conceived for the 5th annual Inland Marine Expo (IMX) to highlight some of the industry’s future leaders. All 40 award winners were nominated by… Read More
The 12,917th—and final—vessel to be built at Jeffboat slid down the ways and splashed into the Ohio River on April 23, marking the end of a 180-year-old tradition of shipbuilding… Read More
Nearly 150 high schoolers gathered at the Port of New Orleans March 28 for RiverWorks Discovery’s Who Works the Rivers maritime career discovery day. The free event, which drew students… Read More
If ever the clichéd phrase “end of an era” was apt, the permanent closing of Jeffboat truly qualifies. The Jeffersonville, Ind., shipyard and its parent company, ACBL, have been at… Read More
Jeffboat announced March 26 that it will cease operations when it completes current barge-building contracts by the end of April. The closure marks the end of an 80-year history as… Read More
